GAMING BLOG: Review – The Dark Below content for Destiny

If youve been playing Destiny since its release, but are looking for a breath of fresh air, look no further than The Dark Below.

That fresh breath of air will still feel sort of familiar once the newness wears off.

The Dark Below is the first downloadable expansion for Destiny. Story wise, the game introduces Eris Morn, a mysterious woman focused on preventing the Hive Lord Crota from taking over Earth.

Unfortunately, like the main game, were not treated to much more than that. There are a handful of new story missions that lead up to an anti-climactic conclusion, and thats it.

Part of me is disappointed at the games continued lack of focus on the story. The planets, and the characters (good and bad) that inhabit them, continue to play it safe. Given how ambitious the game is in other facets, its a shame the story continues to be left out of the equation.

Granted, a lot of players have forgiven Bungie for that, and Im still in that crowd. I cant help but feel myself wanting more knowledge of the universe I visit so frequently.

The Dark Below provides a slew of new content to keep both veterans and new players occupied. New weapons, armor and gear have been added, along with some new arenas for competitive multiplayer matches.

So much, in fact, its a little overwhelming.

All of my gear is practically obsolete thanks to the update, but thanks to some vanguard marks I earned over time, I was able to upgrade pretty quickly. There are tons of other legendary and exotic weapons and gear ready for the taking, and that alone has given the game new life for me.

The new strikes are welcomed additions. Bungie included two new strikes, Will of Crota and The Undying Mind, the latter being exclusive to PlayStation until at least the fall of next year.

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GAMING BLOG: Review - The Dark Below content for Destiny